Dead Souls

Sopor Aeternus' song "Dead Souls" delves into the dark and haunting existence of immortal beings, often referred to as vampires or the undead. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of these creatures who live in the shadows, hidden from the cruel daylight. They are described as the "Damned children of the night," who have been dragging their immune existence through thousands of centuries. This eternal life, however, is not a blessing but a curse, as they suffer from their immortality from dusk to dawn.

The song explores themes of death, decay, and the absence of an afterlife. The undead are depicted as beings who are neither in heaven nor hell, existing in a state of perpetual suffering. The imagery of tombs, crosses, and cadaverous smells emphasizes their connection to death and decay. The stigmata, or marks of Christ's crucifixion, are mentioned as the only signs that could betray their somber existence, hinting at a deeper, perhaps spiritual, torment.

The lyrics also touch on the transformation that occurs after a "dead lover's kiss," where one falls into a dream and is reborn as a prince in the mournful realm of the undead. This transformation signifies a second birth into a world of eternal night, where the cold, dark crypts provide solace from the killing shine of a million suns. The song's melancholic tone and gothic imagery create a sense of eternal sorrow and isolation, capturing the essence of the undead's tragic existence.